Headstand Legraises
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Description
Headstand Legraises is an advanced exercise that combines balance, strength, and control. Begin by positioning yourself in a headstand, ensuring your head and hands form a stable tripod base. Engage your core and glutes to maintain balance. From this position, slowly lower your legs towards the ground, keeping them straight and controlled. Once your legs are parallel to the ground, raise them back to the starting position. Focus on maintaining a steady breathing pattern and keeping your body aligned throughout the movement.
Difficulty & Category
Intermediate
Dynamic
Affected Muscles
Deltoid (Anterior)
Deltoid (Lateral)
Triceps Brachii
Rectus Abdominis
Obliques (Internal)
Obliques (External)
Transversus Abdominis
Body Areas
Shoulders
Arms
Core
Similar Exercises
Start by placing your hands shoulder-width apart and the top of your head on the floor, forming an equilateral triangle (tripod position). Keep your forearms vertical and elbows tucked in. Engage your core as you walk your feet toward your head and lift your hips over your shoulders. Slowly extend your legs upward, maintaining a straight line from head to toe. Distribute weight evenly between your hands and the top of your head to protect the neck.
Isometric
Beginner
Skill
Regressions
Hanging Leg Raises are a core strengthening exercise that primarily targets the rectus abdominis and hip flexors. To perform this exercise, hang from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, arms fully extended and feet off the ground. Engage your core and, keeping your legs straight, lift them until they are parallel to the ground. Hold briefly at the top, then slowly lower your legs back to the starting position. Ensure your movements are controlled to maximize muscle engagement and minimize swinging.
Dynamic
Intermediate
Last updated: 7/27/2025